Passenger Rated Capacity

[MASTERPLAN MIAMI]

1975 58 Ft Yacht Fisherman

Does anyone know where we can find out the manufacturers Passenger Rated Capacity?

Thanks

[oscarvan]

Call them. They have a lot of the information on the old boats.

[Pascal]

I could be wrong but I don’t think larger recreational boats have a passenger capacity. If you re thinking about going commercial then it’s up to the USCG. I ve seen 53MYs inspected first up to 49 pax. Requires quite a few modifications though

[oscarvan]

Requires quite a few modifications though

And can be financially prohibitive.

[bigbill]

i dont think there is a capacity for recreational use, 6 passengers on for hire trips and i have heard up to 49 on inspected vessels but as mentioned above it is cost prohibitive

[Scarlett]

The actual weight and person capacity ratings by either the Coast Guard or ABYC are for boats under 26 feet. John

[Photolomy]

I could be wrong but I don’t think larger recreational boats have a passenger capacity. If you re thinking about going commercial then it’s up to the USCG. I ve seen 53MYs inspected first up to 49 pax. Requires quite a few modifications though

What about life rafts for that many people? Or is that not a requirement?

[Pascal]

Life rafts are not required on recreational vessels

For inspected passenger vessels they are required with fairly complex regulations based on distance to shore and even hull material. They don’t have to be fancy inflatables, in some case large floats are acceptable. It s all in the headache inducing CFRs

[Photolomy]

So, for 49 passengers I assume we are not recreational, how would you handle life rafts / floats / whatever?